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F407 GEC

1989 Porsche 944

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,687 mi
Last recorded50,687 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 GEC
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 49,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2024 47,308 miles

Front bottom ball joints have slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,374 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 44,374 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,331 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 42,331 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 14 Jul 2016 38,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,615 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,519 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 38,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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F407 GEC is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F407 GEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F407 GEC registered?

F407 GEC is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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